“She Was Disgusting”…. With those three explosive words, Benny Andersson, now 78, has reignited decades-old tensions and cast a shadow over the legacy of one of the world’s most beloved music groups — ABBA.

 

 

 

 

The legendary Swedish composer and keyboardist, known for his role in crafting global pop anthems like *Dancing Queen* and *Mamma Mia*, has stunned fans by breaking his silence about his relationship with former bandmate and ex-wife Agnetha Fältskog.

For years, ABBA projected an image of unity, professionalism, and polished perfection.

But behind the glittering costumes and chart-topping hits lay personal drama, fractured relationships, and emotional fallout that remained hidden from the public eye.

While both Benny and Agnetha have largely remained private about their post-ABBA relationship, Benny’s recent remarks hint at long-standing bitterness that never truly faded.

In an interview that is already making waves across European media, Benny did not mince words when asked about his former bandmate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“She was disgusting — not in a physical way, but emotionally, the things she did, how she treated people… it was beyond what I could accept,” he said.

His voice, calm but deliberate, carried the weight of someone who had kept his feelings buried for decades.

According to Benny, the public only ever saw the surface of Agnetha — the sweet, blonde singer with the angelic voice — but behind closed doors, he claims, was someone entirely different.

The two were married in 1971, just as ABBA was beginning to gain international fame.

By the time they won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with *Waterloo*, their personal and professional lives were inseparably intertwined.

But success brought pressure.

Fame intensified their already complex relationship, and by the late ’70s, their marriage was crumbling.

They divorced in 1980, just a year before ABBA unofficially disbanded.

 

 

 

 

 

At the time, the public explanation was mutual exhaustion and a desire to move on, but Benny now suggests the story was far more painful.

“She knew how to hurt you,” he said, speaking not only of their marriage but also of the group’s inner dynamics.

“She could turn a room cold in seconds.

She didn’t want to be there half the time, and when she was, it was like walking on glass.”

Benny alleged that Agnetha’s mood swings, refusal to collaborate, and emotional distance eventually made it impossible to maintain a healthy working relationship.

Despite the heavy accusations, Benny also admitted that he kept quiet all these years out of respect for the band’s legacy — and for the fans.

 

 

 

 

 

“People love ABBA.

They need to believe in it.

We were magic to them.

I didn’t want to destroy that,” he explained.

But now, in the later years of his life, he says he no longer sees a reason to protect a narrative he believes is false.

Agnetha has not responded publicly to Benny’s claims, and her representatives declined to comment.

However, those close to her have long described her as intensely private, sometimes reclusive, and deeply affected by the years of intense fame.

 

 

 

 

She has spoken before about suffering from anxiety and a desire to retreat from the spotlight, particularly after the group’s disbandment.

Some fans argue that Benny’s comments lack empathy, especially given the personal struggles Agnetha has faced throughout her life.

Others, however, see his remarks as a long-overdue unveiling of the truth.

After decades of silence, the public is now being offered a glimpse into the human side of a band that for so long seemed untouchable, almost mythical.

The perfect harmonies may have masked inner chaos, and the glittering stages may have hidden heartbreak and hostility.

Benny ended the interview with a note of reflection.

 

 

 

 

 

“I don’t regret the music.

We made something incredible.

But if I could go back and choose differently in my personal life… I might.”

It’s a rare moment of vulnerability from a man known more for his genius at the piano than for opening up emotionally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether his confession will change the way fans see ABBA remains to be seen.

One thing is certain — the myth of ABBA’s perfection has been cracked, perhaps irreparably.

Behind the music, the sequins, and the smiles was a group of real people, grappling with real emotions.

And now, with Benny’s words echoing through headlines, the world is left wondering what other truths have yet to come to light.